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title: "Praneeth Simon Katta - Backend Developer in Mumbai | Tal"
description: "Meet Praneeth Simon Katta, Backend Developer @Riggle | Ex-ADP Data Engineer Intern based in Mumbai. AI stack includes claude code and claude."
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# Praneeth Simon Katta on Tal

## Headline

Backend Developer @Riggle \| Ex\-ADP Data Engineer Intern

## About

Final\-year Computer Science student at Thapar Institute with hands\-on experience in Python, Django, SQL, Tableau, and PySpark\. Currently interning at ADP as a Data Analyst, where I’ve worked on scalable dashboards, KPI automation and large\-scale data analysis \(2M\+ records\)\. Skilled in backend development, data pipelines, and analytics systems, with projects involving full\-stack data warehouses, REST APIs, and visualization tools\. Strong foundation in Data Structures & Algorithms, OOP, and system design\. Actively seeking SDE, backend, or data\-focused roles where I can contribute to high\-impact product teams, write clean and efficient code, and grow in a fast\-paced tech environment\. Let’s connect\!

## Location

Mumbai

## AI stack

claude code

claude

## Work experience

Backend Developer at Riggle, May 2026 \- Present · 5 mos, On\-site

Backend Intern at Riggle, Dec 2025 \- May 2026 · 6 mos, Remote, • Real\-Time Messaging: Architected a full\-duplex WebSocket infrastructure using Django Channels and Redis to support private/group chats, threaded replies, and mention routing\. • A/V Calling & Media: Engineered WebRTC\-based voice and video capabilities \(1:1 and mesh group calls\) with TURN/STUN provisioning, alongside secure, two\-phase media sharing via AWS S3\. • Reliability & Security: Designed a dual\-path notification service with Redis presence tracking \(WebSocket/FCM fallback\) to ensure reliable message delivery\. Implemented JWT authentication, multi\-tenant workspace scoping, and robust message status tracking\. Skills: Django Channels · WebRTC · Redis · WebSocket · AWS S3 · System Architecture

Data Engineer Intern at ADP, Jun 2025 \- Aug 2025 · 3 mos, Hyderabad, • Data Processing & Analytics: Processed and analyzed large\-scale datasets \(2M\+ records\) using PySpark and SQL to extract actionable business insights\. • Workflow Modernization: Migrated and optimized legacy SQL workflows into Databricks\-compatible scripts, improving overall data processing efficiency\. • Pipeline Automation: Developed "EasyXL," an internal Python and Streamlit application that automated manual SQL\-to\-Excel reporting pipelines\. This provided stakeholders with dynamic, chart\-based data visualizations for faster decision\-making\. Skills: PySpark · SQL · Databricks · Python · Streamlit · Data Pipelines

Mentor at Frosh TIET, Jun 2023 \- Apr 2024 · 11 mos

Team Leader at AIESEC, Jan 2023 \- Jul 2023 · 7 mos, Patiala, Punjab, India

Member at Creative Computing Society, Nov 2022 \- Aug 2023 · 10 mos

Member at AIESEC, Oct 2022 \- Jan 2023 · 4 mos

## Education

Bachelor of Engineering \- BE, Computer Science, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

Grade 12, Math, Physics and Chemistry, excellencia junior college

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